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World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
Key takeaways
- Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East?
- Held in 16 venues in 16 cities, matches will be played across four time zones in North America:
- As a result, the 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Fans in the Middle East, including Qatar, will have to stay up late to watch the World Cup [File: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026With FIFA World Cup 2026 matches spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the kickoff timings will vary significantly during the June 11-July 19 tournament.
Held in 16 venues in 16 cities, matches will be played across four time zones in North America:
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